Application Instructions

Application Instructions

Please follow instructions carefully.  We recommend either printing or keeping the instructions open in a new window while completing the application.  

Data must be submitted within 60 minutes.  We recommend copying and pasting text from Word or another application and having photos at hand for easy uploading.  If you cannot complete the application within the allotted time, you can log back in to complete your application.  Unfortunately, this a setting of the application system that we are unable to change.  

The application has 3 steps:

Step One:  Login/Register with ArtCall.org

Step Two: Create New Application ( Two-part process)

Step Three: Upload Images and Submit

Holiday Artist Market uses ArtCall.org, an online entry submission software, to manage applications. Payments are processed through Stripe, a third-party billing and processing agent.

STEP ONE: Login / Register at ArtCall.org

RETURNING APPLICANTS:

Select the button.

Enter your email and password. If you do not remember your password, choose “Forgot Password” and reset.

  1. You will be prompted to “Update Profile” with a pop-up box. Click “Got It” and continue to Update User Profile form. There are new data fields in this year’s application that you are required to fill out.
  1. If you are not prompted, you will see in the top right corner. Select the button to update account information and complete new fields.
  2. Update the new information that is being collected.
  3. Click the button to save changes.

NEW APPLICANTS

Select the button

Fill out the form.

Save by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.

NOTE: If you already have an ArtCall.org account, you will be directed to button. You may have used ArtCall to apply to another event or forgot that you applied to a past HAM.

STEP TWO: Create New Application (Two-part process)

IMPORTANT! If you do not complete both parts of STEP TWO, your application will NOT be considered.

PART ONE:

From the "My Applications" page, click the button.

At this time, you will be prompted to pay the NON-REFUNDABLE application fee of $10.

Click the button.

STEP TWO: Create New Application (Two-part process)

Choose a Category

Application Title is a required ArtCall.org field. Please reenter last name here.

Price Range: Enter the price range of your products like this “$5-$15” and percentage of total work it falls into like “25%.” You can highlight a particular gift item here if you would like.

Unique:  Please do not include artist name or company name in this description of what makes your work or process unique.  This is a good place to note something special for jurors that may not be apparent in your photos. 

Select Booth

Terms and Conditions

This document includes importance details that may affect or ability to participate. It contains all details about the event.  Please read this document before you agree to it. If you violate the Terms and Conditions in any way, you will forfeit your space.  You may want to print this for reference. 

Click the button.

Expanded Vendor Spaces are not guaranteed. There are limited expanded spaces and selection of an expanded space does not guarantee availability.


STEP THREE: Step 2 of 2: Add Entry Images

IMPORTANT! Applications without images will NOT be considered.

Before uploading images, please clearly label your files with your product name. For example, “kitchenwidget.jpg.”

  • 1 REAL booth setup photo is required.  Please include 1 photo showing us how your table/booth will be set up and stocked at the market.  AI and Photoshop generated or enhanced images will NOT be accepted.  
  • Minimum of four images required for consideration. Up to 6 images can be uploaded and artists with broader range of media should take advantage of all six.
  •  Image minimum length on the longest side: 960px
  • Image maximum length on longest side: 4600px
  • Allowed File types: jpg, png, pdf.
  • To ensure impartiality during the jurying process, artist’s names, company names, artist photos, or other personal identifiers must not be visible in images or descriptions.
  • Artists are responsible for uploading high quality, detailed, clear images that accurately represent and highlight their work.  Remember, committee members may change from year to year so you should assume this is the first time they are viewing your work.  This is your opportunity to show that you are creating currently and to to showcase in the best light the beauty, detail, and range or your work. 

From the "Add Entry Attachment(3)" page, upload 6 images (JPG or PNG only).

Click the “Add Attachment” button or

Mouse over “Drag and drop a file” and click

Upload Progress Bar will appear. If your image is uploaded successfully, a thumbnail of the image will appear with the text “Image File Successfully Uploaded!”

If the image is too big or too small, the upload will fail. In this case, you may have to log out and back in to resubmit images.

VERY IMPORTANT:

  • Due to the high volume of applications, applicants must include clear, well-lit, high-resolution photos representing their work.
  • If applying with a second applicant, there should be an equal number of images representing each applicant's work.
  • Applications without at least Four images will not be considered.

RETURNING APPLICANTS:  We expect artists to include photos that you have not used in the past. As we attempt to diversify to keep our visitors excited and interested in coming back year after year and to create a more inclusive space in which all artists, new and returning, are considered, it is crucial to show us that you are currently creating, your work is evolving, and when you are creating something new.

Click the button to complete your application.

HOORAY! You are finished!

You will receive an email confirmation that your application has been submitted. ArtCall.org allows you to edit any information or images on your entry (which are automatically re-submitted) up until the application deadline.  

  • The deadline to edit/submit applications is July 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (EST)
  • All applicants will be notified via email on August 5th, 2024.
  • Booth payments must be received by September 15th, 2024.
  • If you are having trouble with your application or are unsure if it went through, please email nzeiler@nmc.edu. You will receive a reply within three business days not including weekends.

We are unable to answer inquiries regarding application status before sending final notifications.